Is the Leatherman Arc Any good? | Everything You need to know. Full Use Review.

We got a full use review of the Leatherman Arc and are really impressed with how handy it is!

0:01 Introducing the new Leatherman Arc
0:45 The secret ingredients that make the Leatherman Arc special; Magnacut blade, bit driver, and micro driver
4:00 How the Leatherman Arc fits into your EDC
4:35 Multitool File, Scissors, and Saw on the Arc are super useful!
6:13 How useful is the Awl, Can Opener, and Pry Tool?
8:50 The Leatherman Arc Bit Kit and Sheath aren’t for me but are well thought out
10:33 Comparing real world use of the Leatherman Free series and the Leatherman Arc

[xRebelx]

I ordered mine as soon as they became available and am really enjoying it. The Magnacut blade alone lets you know they are taking it seriously. Great review!

[danpaton]

My first leather man came through Marlboro. Still have it. I have worn the blade a few times, it has a great Warranty ! I have purchased many of them, for my family and friends. I go nowhere with out it. Decades of use. And it has saved me many times. I recommend this tool for every one!

[maxlvledc]

I did find out after my last video, that the bit kit it comes with is actually a mix from both kits.

[LeathermanToolGroup]

Handy, useful, and helpful. Thanks for the review Zac!

[Etred]

You have by farrrr the best knives/multi tools reviews and prod. It's light/easy to watch and informative, keep it up!

[tommyle]

Finally, a reviewer who uses their tool! Thanks!

[nikoder]

As an aircraft mechanic its great to have a multitool. Nothing sucks more than walking accross the flightline to an aicraft to inspect something for someone and then just needing pliers or a screwdriver to fix it. Saved me countless times, in addition to many other scenarios.

[afreakingcat]

Loved this video because I had a free p2 for the last year and a half and upgraded to the arc. Found this video to learn more about it and I'm not disappointed. Thank you.

[lonestardude]

The perfect Leatherman I too have been waiting for. BTW, Yes, I do use the can opener, usually because I grab a can of something, rather it's chili or a can of tuna to have for lunch at work just to realize we don't have a proper can opener. Also the shop I work at recently adopted a stray dog, so when I'm given a can of dog food for her I always have my opener. A lot of people say they don't need the can opener but if the need ever arises they will be glad it's there!

[CheekyTyke]

I have an older Leatherman Supertool 200 that I bought in 2002. I’m a Marine Engineer and I use every single tool on it multiple times every time I go to work at sea.

On a ship we have limited supplies and tools, sometimes we carry canned milk, the can opener works great for making a hole so you can pour straight from the can and doesn’t have to be used to completely remove the lid.

The awl or punch works really well as a deburring tool for removing sharp edges from freshly cut copper and thin steel pipes, likewise for the file.

After 22 years it’s time for my old Leatherman to take a break so I just ordered a brand new Arc…….here in Canada with a custom finish they are over $400. The price is steep but for something I know will serve me well for another 20 plus years and will be used every day it is a solid investment.

If I had to give up all of my tools but one the Leatherman would be the one I keep.

[juanjauregui]

Since I've ordered my Arc last week, there have been multiple videos from my favorite knife-tubers describing its awesomeness. It really seems like the best tool they've ever released. The wait is killing me!

[Rivy_ID]

The Curl has a pretty good tool set in a smaller package too. It’s not “free” but might be my fav leatherman for EDC.

[didymus]

I'm glad you didn't just write off the can opener as useless. I almost never use it as a can opener but because it is thin and curved yet not TOO sharp, it is a great wedge tool to use before you get in a beefier pry tool. I use this very often and I've learned that often people who don't see multitools as useful don't see the more creative uses for each tool. As for the bit kit, I use that often as well as almost no multitools come with hex or torx tools inside (other than maybe bicycle tools and the GOAT) and I run into these at least weekly in random places and having the bit kit near saves time and effort or gets things done that would otherwise be put off for 'sometime'.

[pumpbustersv]

One of my favorite little design choices I've seen with the arc I love is that yes the main blade is straight the whole way, and you don't have a second serrated one, but you've got ZERO need for it and leathermans saw is stupid good for a multitool saw.

I've rocked a wingman as my edc for a while cause its usually just a handy knife with extra features to me. Keeping the size down with choices like that was a great call.

[joekhan]

As someone who’s obsessed with the free series’ design, I own a p2 and a p4 myself, lost a p4, and got another one. Got the arc two days ago. It finally had most of the functions sorted out and far more efficient compared to p4, the quality was similar to the late p4s instead of the early p series, a little bit rough in appearance but still acceptable. The blade is nice and sharp, the dlc coating feels pretty stable. But the coating on the body is not the most impressive. It is rather easy to wear off and the scale already comes with minor scratches and less friction. Do prefer the scales of p series better, no need to worry about coatings wearing off and have more friction.
Also, In order to achieve a smooth deployment of the blade, some screw adjustments definitely need to be made, and it would love some KPL.
Despite all these or not, still one of the best multitools ever made.

[carlcrow]

The instructions I received with the Arc were next to useless, but your video was exceptionally helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with us out here in Youtube land.

[caseycapps]

Im an industrial electrician in a power plant so i use my multitool 7-9 times a day. I carried a leatherman for my first year and hated that if i lost a bit i had to buy proprietary bits or that if i needed like a v6 or a security bit they didnt have it. Didnt want to buy an extension so i bought the gerber center drive instead. I have carried it for 8 years and have loved everything about it. I love not having to buy special bits and having a longer bit holder. The wire cutters and strippers work great as i use them almost daily. I have put it through the ringer getting it submerged, covered in coal dust, dropping it off a boom lift and etc. IDK why more people dont carry them.

[AYellowPepper]

i really wish they kept the old style of Canopener, because they were really good at puncturing old empty spraycans for recycling.

[masoncolvin]

My wife bought me one for our anniversary and got the blade customized! Absolutely love this multi tool

[Sgreubel]

I just ordered the Arc. I have the Wave+ and Free P4. I sharpened the P4's can opener blade on a 1x30 belt sander. It now works reasonably well as a spoon carving scoop. Good review!